This Korean watering hole remains one of the best late-night dining - and yes, drinking - spots in San Francisco, much less the Outer Sunset. Tucked away in a converted garage a few blocks from Ocean Beach, it's the place to get your Korean comfort food fix, from fried chicken wings to hearty stews and sauteed rice cakes called dduk boki.

Best to do as the locals do: Cram your table full of food and a pitcher or three of Hite beer.

The vibe: Happening hole-in-the-wall. It's a relatively tame dinner crowd at 6 p.m., but late nights and on weeknights, the groups get larger, the conversations louder and the alcohol flows faster.

The crowd: Very much a local Asian hangout.

Best seat: The "booths," with wooden blinds acting as partitions, offer a little privacy for your escapades.

Killer app: Budae jjigae ($21.95), a spicy stew, comes with a side of history. During the Korean War, when food was scarce, locals turned leftover rations from Army bases into hearty meals. The result? A big soup-y pot of Spam, hot dogs, kimchee and instant ramen that's as devilishly good as it sounds.

Signature drink: The ultra-sweet soju cocktails, with flavors ranging from yogurt to strawberry, will have you tipsy in no time.

Also on tap: Pitchers of beer (Hite or OB, $13-$14), sake ($4-$11) and fruit wine ($13-$15).

Bonus: Did we mention that Toyose (and its kitchen) is open until 2 a.m.?